This brief guide is focused on people pursuing careers in the corporate world, in tech, and in entrepreneurship.

Why 'Competitive' Isn’t a Compensation Philosophy Ask most executives about their compensation philosophy -- whether at startups, private, or public companies -- and you'll hear some variation of "we pay competitively” and/or “we pay for performance." Press for specifics—competitive means which percentile? Performance measured how? What happens when market rates and performance signals conflict?—and the answers often reveal that what passes for philosophy is really just an ac

Why is compensation is more crucial than ever for investors assessing startup teams? The tech talent market has shifted dramatically.

For in-demand skills, equity premiums could be as much as 150% higher than average.